West End Theatre Through the Ages: From the Plague to COVID-19

Posted on | By Nicholas Ephram Ryan Daniels

London's West End is no stranger to coping with difficult times, and whilst COVID-19 is something new, the shutdown sure isn't. Over the centuries, London theatre has survived the bubonic plague, multiple fires, two World Wars, and that ghastly Lord of the Rings musical. There's no doubt the industry will be taking a huge hit this year due to the coronavirus crisis, but we are confident the West End and UK theatres will bounce back stronger than ever before.

For #WorldTheatreDay this year, we're hopping into Doc Brown's DeLorean and travelling through time. Join us in discovering the many dark moments in West End history that we've managed to overcome.



A timeline of trying moments in West End theatre history

📰 If you would like to learn more about what you can do to help keep theatre alive, then be sure to read our article: "How can I support West End and UK theatres during the COVID 19 crisis?"

By Nicholas Ephram Ryan Daniels

Ephram is a jack of all trades and enjoys attending theatre, classical music concerts and the opera.